I was taking a break from walking Cuchi (my third that morning) eating thai curry at sis when everything around us shook. Stating the obvious was our common initial reaction - Linog? (earthquake?). Then we both exclaimed, "breaker!" I dashed off to get a towel to insulate my hands but when I got to the main switch, sis had switched it off already. We both sat out the horror, confident that the roof won't collapse on our heads. It seemed unwise to expose ourselves out of the house.
The day started out alright. The only thing odd about it was my walking up so early I managed to walk all three dogs. Speaking of dogs, none of the seven seemed to sense the impending calamity. When we called in to check about the old folks, nanay was able to station herself in the middle of the garden leaving her husband inside their room praying.
We count ourselves fortunate that besides tapwater being rich in sediments, we didn't have to endure the destruction and anxiety experienced by residents of Bohol and Cebu which had it worst. Cultural heritage sites as the Baclayon Church in Bohol and Sto. Niño in Cebu were not spared. Their massive structures did not stood up to the sheer pressure of earth's crust movement.
It is a relief that all my friends in Cebu are doing well, anxious at every aftershocks but nevertheless safe.
The day started out alright. The only thing odd about it was my walking up so early I managed to walk all three dogs. Speaking of dogs, none of the seven seemed to sense the impending calamity. When we called in to check about the old folks, nanay was able to station herself in the middle of the garden leaving her husband inside their room praying.
We count ourselves fortunate that besides tapwater being rich in sediments, we didn't have to endure the destruction and anxiety experienced by residents of Bohol and Cebu which had it worst. Cultural heritage sites as the Baclayon Church in Bohol and Sto. Niño in Cebu were not spared. Their massive structures did not stood up to the sheer pressure of earth's crust movement.
It is a relief that all my friends in Cebu are doing well, anxious at every aftershocks but nevertheless safe.
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